Bulk trash consists of materials that are too large and must not be placed in the garbage or recycling container. Materials such as furniture, small appliances, toilets, and large amounts of vegetation are often considered bulk trash. There are specific guidelines that must be followed or we cannot collect bulk trash from your property. Please read the placement guidelines below for more information.
Bulk Trash Pickup
About Bulk Trash Pickup
Appointments are now available for bulk trash pickups! You can use the online form, or call us at 602-262-6251 to schedule your appointment.
Most areas of town have appointments available within a couple of weeks, but you can also schedule as far as six months ahead. We encourage you to check the online portal frequently or call our office at 602-262-6251 for assistance.
If you need to cancel a bulk trash appointment, please call us at 602-262-6251 no later than three business days before the scheduled appointment. Appointments that are canceled at least 3 business days ahead of time will not count against your four total appointments for the year.
Do:
- Make an appointment before setting out your bulk item.
- Set bulk items out in a single pile no larger than ten (10) cubic yards per residence (all material should be placed no more than 5 feet from the street/curb or front edge of the property).
- Place your bulk trash curbside, on the edge of your property parallel to the street or curb.
- Securely bag and tie all grass, leaves, weeds, twigs, and hedge clippings before placing out for bulk trash.
- Cut tree trimmings down to less than 12 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.
- Keep pile at least 5 feet away from any fixed objects.
- Have your items placed by 5:30 a.m. on your scheduled appointment date.
- Sweep or rake area after collection, if necessary.
Don't Include:
- More than ten (10) cubic yards of bulk trash per residence.
- Loose debris and litter, and any ordinary household trash
- Loose grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and hedge clippings
- Household hazardous waste (HHW), such as antifreeze, pool chemicals, oil, batteries and paint
- Community piles – avoid combining piles from multiple households. Each household should schedule an appointment for its individual pile.
- Materials placed in Bagster bags
- More than 2 wooden pallets
- Materials such as bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt, and roofing shingles/tiles
- Construction or demolition materials in excess of 25 pounds or over four feet long
- Metal or car parts in excess of 20 pounds or over four feet long
- Tires, any shape or size
- Glass such as windows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, fluorescent tubes, etc.
- Tree trunks or stumps longer than 4 feet and bigger than 12 inches in diameter
- Large appliances that use refrigerants such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners. For appliance recycling options, visit the Appliance Recycling page.
Some communities schedule bulk trash collection for their entire neighborhood at once. Before trying to schedule your pickup, check here to see if your neighborhood already has a community appointment arranged.
- Appointments can be made as late as 3 business days in advance.
- Customers will have four (4) collection opportunities each year.
- Make sure you have your appointment scheduled before you begin placing your bulk items at the curb (no more than 7 days ahead of your scheduled date). It is a violation of city ordinance to place trash out more than 7 days before your scheduled appointment.
- The scheduler blocks out the following holidays, including the 7 days after each holiday: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. This helps ensure no bulk trash is placed out during these peak holidays.
NEW: Bulk Trash Tutorial
This simple guide shows you the step-by-step process of putting your bulk items out for collection -- the right way!
Correct Bulk Trash Placement
Set bulk items out in a single pile no larger than ten (10) cubic yards per residence.
Place your bulk trash curbside, on the edge of your property parallel to the street or curb. All material should be placed no more than 5 feet from the street/curb or front edge of the property.
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